600-Year-Old Grape Seed from Medieval Toilet Confirms Pinot Noir History

Researchers have discovered a 600-year-old grape seed in the toilet of a medieval French hospital, which is genetically identical to grapes still used to make Pinot Noir wine today, revealing a long history for the varietal.

26 Mar, 14:05 — 26 Mar, 14:05

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Grape seed found in medieval hospital toilet reveals 600-year pinot noir history

A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still being used to make pinot noir wine, researchers have found.

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First report: delfi-lt · 26 Mar, 09:21|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

delfi-lt26 Mar, 09:21First to report

Viduramžių ligoninės tualete – pribloškiantis radinys: 600 metų objektas nustebino net visko mačiusius

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600-Year-Old Grape Seed from Medieval Toilet Confirms Pinot Noir History

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Grape seed found in medieval hospital toilet reveals 600-year pinot noir history

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Viduramžių ligoninės tualete – pribloškiantis radinys: 600 metų objektas nustebino net visko mačiusius

Grape seed found in medieval hospital toilet reveals 600-year pinot noir history

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